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Douglas Williams
February 2nd, 2024I first became interested in the athletic training field during my time as a three-sport varsity athlete at North Farmington High School. I originally wanted to become a physical therapist, but once I completed an internship with the Oakland University sports medicine team, I decided to pursue athletic training. One of the things I love
Jonathan Currie
October 13th, 2023I have always been interested in Physical therapy prior to beginning my college education. Unlike many, I never had been through a therapy process and had to deal with many injuries. I had googled the top ten happiest jobs for people and prioritized my career choice off that. Having an athletic background, I found it
Lauren Randazzo
July 14th, 2023I grew up in the small town of Algonac as a three-sport varsity athlete with a love of all things outside, especially spending time on Lake St. Clair with my family. I became interested in the field from my own ATC in high school. Once I set my sights on this career at 15, I’ve
Taylor Leppek
March 3rd, 2023I have always loved playing sports and staying active; I even played four years of collegiate volleyball! During my athletic career, I faced a few injuries that resulted in me becoming fascinated with learning about different pathologies, how they occur, and how to prevent them. Through the many teams I was on, as well as
Steven Carter
July 14th, 2022I became interested in physical therapy after rehabilitating from various sports-related injuries over the years. This interest was further perpetuated by work performed as a TA for human anatomy lab at Oakland University. My passions revolve around sports, hiking throughout the Midwest and treating orthopedic patients. I have a specific interest in assisting those recovering
Max Wardell
December 14th, 2021I first became interested in becoming a physical therapist following multiple potentially career ending injuries as a collegiate athlete. I was luckily referred to my future mentor Ed Martel, MPT, OMPT. At the time, Ed was a physical therapist and owner of HealthQuest and the founder of the Overhead Athletic Institute. Despite being told I
Stephanie Faber
June 1st, 2018I have always had a passion for helping people, which led me to the decision to pursue a career in criminal justice. After graduation I began working as a Public Safety Officer in Pontiac. The schedule I was working made me miss numerous holidays and special events with my family. After years of doing this
Julie Perry
August 4th, 2016I received a Bachelor of Science in Physiology from Michigan State University, and a Masters of Physical Therapy from Wayne State University. In addition, I’ve taken many continued education courses in core strengthening, ankle stability, hip myokinematics, and shoulder rehab (to name a few). I enjoy working with patients with a variety of diagnosis. I
Elizabeth Peruski
August 4th, 2016My involvement in athletics throughout my youth and high school days steered me in the direction of athletic training at Central Michigan University. After graduation, I worked for 4 years as an athletic trainer in East Lansing, working part-time in an outpatient clinic and part-time at Haslett High School. I fell in love with patient